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Why Relying on Scripted Operations Can Be a Problem for Your Business
By Steve Brasen on Tue, 03/31/2020
Scripting provides a powerful platform to automate simple tasks, but overusing custom scripts is hazardous for your business.
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) buys 'ethical hacking' company, beefing up its cybersecurity business
HelpSystems has bought Strategic Cyber LLC, an "ethical hacker" that does business as Cobalt Strike, in the Eden Prairie company's latest move to beef up its cybersecurity presence.
Guide
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Article
Making the Case for PowerVM
By Tom Huntington on Mon, 02/24/2020
Need to make a case to introduce PowerVM into your Power Systems environment? Read this article!
Article
Backup Basics: Saving Your Data and Your Job
By Tom Huntington on Mon, 02/24/2020
You need a backup strategy to test your company’s disaster recovery plan and, despite its reputation for reliability, administrators still need to back up their IBM i. A sound backup strategy should also restore individual user objects to account for human error.
On-Demand Webinar
Where to Start with IBM i Monitoring
Watch this recorded webinar to learn how Robot Console software can identify bad data, application issues, and device malfunctions and help you monitor IBM i partitions by exception.
On-Demand Webinar
How to Put PowerVC into Practice
How well do you understand the capabilities of the underlying IBM PowerVC technology that supports this virtualization? Watch this webinar for pro tips!
Guide
5 Benefits of Automation: The Advantages of Automation
Learn more about the advantages of automation in business.
On-Demand Webinar
JAMS Feature Tour
Wed, 12/04/2019
Join Robert Newman for this condensed feature tour!
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Announces Clearswift Acquisition to Expand Cybersecurity Portfolio
Fortra announced today that it will acquire Clearswift, a UK-based content threat protection software company.
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Offers Free Version of Security Monitoring Software to Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Fortra announced today the release of a free version of its security software for smaller organizations who need to protect their data with greater insight on what’s happening with their systems.
Blog
You Can’t Protect What You Can’t See: Improving Cybersecurity with Monitoring Solutions
By Bob Erdman on Mon, 10/07/2019
Find out how SIEMs with threat escalation, centralization, diverse integrations, and collaboration with network monitoring tools can help clear the line of sight.
On-Demand Webinar
Inside Robot Monitor: A Features Tour
During this webinar, our experts demonstrate the key features that make Robot Monitor the right choice for proactive performance monitoring across your Power Systems environment.
On-Demand Webinar
How to Be Smart When Selecting a Job Scheduler
Watch this webinar with Fortra scheduling experts to learn which enterprise job scheduler is right for your environment.
Article
Mobile NOW for Robot Network
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 08/21/2019
The web interface for Robot Network is a browser-based tool that uses Fortra Insite to help you access system performance data for your network of IBM i systems from any laptop, tablet, or smartphone. You can also work in the Robot Network Status Center to see and respond to messages and other events that have been escalated to the Robot Network host system.
On-Demand Webinar
The Rise of Insider Threats and How to Prevent Them
By Bob Erdman
Watch this webinar to get actionable advice on how to keep insider threats out of your organization. Learn about important, achievable strategies
On-Demand Webinar
When JDBC/ODBC Jobs Attack Your IBM i
Don’t let QZDASOINIT jobs put a stranglehold on system resources while you fly blind. Get to the bottom of job performance issues faster with Robot Monitor. Watch now!
Press Release
Fortra's Core Security Announces New Release of Leading Penetration Testing Software
Core Security, a Fortra Company, announced today the release of Core Impact 19.1, the newest version of its market-leading penetration testing software.
Article
Mobile Dashboards for IBM i Monitoring
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 08/07/2019
Robot Console leverages the power of Fortra' dashboards containing browser access! Mobile-friendly dashboards allow you to combine key message summary and resource status data into a single, intuitive view. Read on to learn more.